Sony quits Blu-ray, MiniDV, and MiniDisc recordable media but don’t freak out

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Sony quits Blu-ray, MiniDV, and MiniDisc recordable media but don’t freak out

Sony's exit is a sign of the times for physical media, but not necessarily the end of the road.

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In February, the Japanese manufacturer will also shut down its last factory.

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Sony Will Stop Producing Blank Blu-Ray Discs After 18 Years

Physical media continues to lose favor over the conveniences of digital.

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Sony is halting production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDiscs and MiniDV cassettes

Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with Mini DV cassettes.

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Sony to cease Blu-ray production, leaving physical media fans concerned

Sony recently announced plans to end Blu-ray media production in February, delivering yet another heavy blow to the future of physical media. The company will also cease...

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The Japanese technology multinational Sony will cease production of recording discs in Blu-Ray and minidisc format, as well as the mini DV tape for video cameras, in which it marks its definitive withdrawal from the production of recording media in physical format.